WomenbizPH Chairperson Rosemarie Rafael, President Rhoda Caliwara and Board Secretary Mylene Abiva Courtesy Call at Philippine Embassy in Laos .Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te is the current Philippine Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, having presented her credentials to President Thongloun Sisoulith on July 2, 2025. She is a career diplomat committed to strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on defense, trade, and education.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across the world, paving the way to virtual working, as
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Read MoreThe lockdown and containment measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic was the “tipping point” for companies, small enterprises or conglomerates, to integrate flexible work arrangements (FWA), whether fully or partially, in their day-to-day operations. We can confidently say that the world is seeing the largest experiment on flexible work anywhere and at any time as an imperative and compelling business solution. While we are still experiencing the vicious effects of the pandemic, it has influenced and changed our perception that work-from-home, a variation of flexible work, is in fact gender-neutral and gender-agnostic.
Read MoreThe idea that gender equality is only a women’s issue and concerns only women should end now. This exclusive notion has become irrelevant, if not archaic, as we collectively navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. We have witnessed how important it is for all leaders—men and women—to advocate for a gender-equal society when responding to the current health and socioeconomic crisis that has affected not only the Philippines but also the world.
Read MoreSince the Philippine government imposed the modified enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region and nearby provinces, we have witnessed how the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated both changes and uncertainties not only in our homes, but also in our workplaces. Employees have been laid off and businesses have shut down, either permanently or temporarily to cushion the blow. We cannot afford to be reactive, but rather, we need to take more proactive measures. But where do we begin, given no prior experience to draw from?
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